Comparative Assessment of Yield and Essential Oil Characteristics of Arapgir Purple Basil (Ocimum Basilicum L.) Cultivar Grown in Arapgir and Battalgazi, Türkiye

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10.2991/978-94-6239-666-1_33How to use a DOI?

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Arapgir Purple Basil; Essential Oil Yield; Fresh Herb Yield; Ocimum Basilicum Var. Purpurascens; Regional Comparison; Türkiye

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate and compare the yield components and essential oil characteristics of the local Arapgir Purple Basil (Ocimum basilicum var. purpurascens.) cultivar cultivated in two distinct ecological regions of Türkiye: Arapgir and Battalgazi. Arapgir, located in Malatya province, is recognized as the leading location in Türkiye for the cultivation of the Arapgir Purple Basil due to its long-standing production tradition and favorable microclimate. Battalgazi, also situated within the same province and agroecological zone as Arapgir, was selected for this study to investigate whether comparable yield and quality parameters could be achieved outside the primary production area but within similar environmental conditions. Field trials were conducted during the 2021 growing season under uniform agronomic practices. The key agronomic traits examined included fresh herb yield, dry herb yield, dry leaf yield, essential oil content, and essential oil yield. Results indicated that Battalgazi exhibited increases in fresh and dry herb yield as well as dry leaf yield compared to Arapgir. However, essential oil content showed a slight decrease in Battalgazi, while essential oil yield increased due to the higher biomass production. These findings suggest that while Arapgir remains a prominent location for high-quality essential oil production, Battalgazi may offer an advantageous alternative for achieving greater biomass and overall essential oil output. The results underline the importance of regional environmental factors and support informed decision-making for site-specific basil cultivation strategies.

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AU  - Ayse Ozlem Tursun
AU  - Tefide Kızıldeniz Gürbüz
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/05/07
TI  - Comparative Assessment of Yield and Essential Oil Characteristics of Arapgir Purple Basil (Ocimum Basilicum L.) Cultivar Grown in Arapgir and Battalgazi, Türkiye
BT  - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Research of Agricultural and Food Technologies (I-CRAFT 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 373
EP  - 377
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